held up, hit 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up in touch, weakened 4 out
held up in touch, chased leaders 11th, went 2nd 3 out, weakened last
held up in rear, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
in touch and keen, hit 9th, pushed along next, ridden to go 2nd approaching 2 out, led approaching last, driven out
held up, chased leaders approaching 9th, went 2nd approaching last, stayed on towards finish
towards rear, hit 4th, some headway from 4 out, no impression
tracked leaders, blundered 2nd and dropped to rear, weakened from 13th
with leader, led 3rd, headed 7th, reminders 12th, weakened next
tracked leaders and keen, weakened approaching last
led to 3rd, led again 7th, headed approaching last, soon weakened
After a commanding victory here last time BALLYVODEN has our confidence to follow-up ahead of challenges from Donald Will Do and Sir Brastias. The selection loves this trip at this track having recorded two wins from three starts over course and distance including last time out. The manner of the 25 length destruction of a big field that day means the subsequent seven pounds penalty is unlikely to stop him. Donald Will Do is also looking to follow up after last time out success over a slightly shorter trip. He took advantage of good terms in a novice event to get off the mark in good fashion but in this field will have more to do under a penalty. Sir Brastias could be well handicapped here if he can return to form. He's had two runs since returning from a long lay off with the last one showing signs of form and having won off a mark nine pounds higher in the past further improvement should see him close. Sea Cadet has been putting in some decent efforts to grab prize money recently but may need a favour from the assessor before scoring again. Marked Man should be in the mix off a nice mark while Junctiontwentyfour has a big job overturning some form on our selection which is Ballyvoden.
Marked Man (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Prominent, mistake 3rd, led 7th, headed approaching 10th, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 13, 15l behind Fresh Air And Fun (11-5) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Jan.
Junctiontwentyfour 16-1 (11-7) Prominent, raced keenly, led 7th, headed approaching 9th, led again 10th, headed after 4 out, lost 2nd 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 16, 35l behind Ballyvaden (11-3) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Feb.
Nous Voila (FR) 12-1 (10-12) Prominent, led 5th to 9th, led 12th until mistake 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, eased flat, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Potts of Magic (10-11) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Sir Brastias 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders until blundered and lost place 11th, soon behind, 5th of 8, 43l behind Bannister Lane (11-12) at Sandown 3m amt chs (3) sft in Feb.
Ballyvaden (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) In touch, mistake 10th, hampered next, went 2nd 12th, led after 4 out, drew clear approaching 2 out, won at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Feb beating Mr Big (11-11) by 25l, 16 ran.
Sea Cadet 7-1 (10-12) Held up, chased leaders approaching 12th, in 7th approaching last, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Coldwells (10-12) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Dec.
Lescer's Lad 11-1 (9-11) Held up, closed when mistake 7th, mistake 4 out, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, well behind Pacco (11-5) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb.
Donald Will Do (IRE) 4-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, pushed along 11th, ridden after 4 out, stayed on to go 2nd before last, led flat, edged left, driven out, won at Leicester 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Feb beating Team Chaser (11-11) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Kercabellec (FR) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leader, led 3rd to 4th, not fluent 6th (water), reminders next, mistake 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 45l behind Matcho Pierji (11-7) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Feb.
Carnt Spell 14-1 (10-8) In touch, weakened 14th, 12th of 16, well behind Constantius (10-2) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Dec.
Jacarado (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Led to 4th, remained prominent, reminders after 12th, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Ultimate Limit (10-12) at Ludlow 3m cnd hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Feb.
King Coal (IRE) 100-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, weakened from 9th, tailed off when pulled up at the 12th in race won by Endless Power (10-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (2) sft in Nov, 13 ran.
